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Charles Robinson of Local 190, left, uses a shop vac on a scraped up logo in the melted ice of the Empire State Plaza ice rink as Arnold Buell of OGS, right, looks on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. The logos on the ice were smeared so they had to be scraped up and will need to be redone. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union archive) less

Charles Robinson of Local 190, left, uses a shop vac on a scraped up logo in the melted ice of the Empire State Plaza ice rink as Arnold Buell of OGS, right, looks on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. The ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

Charles Robinson of Local 190, left, uses a shop vac on a scraped... Photo-5560999.75658 - Times Union

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From left, Charles Robinson of Local 190, Arnold Buell of OGS, Paul Spardarn of OGS and Joel Muller of OGS clean up melted ice on the Empire State Plaza ice rink on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. The logos on the ice were smeared so they had to be scraped up and will need to be redone. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union archive) less

From left, Charles Robinson of Local 190, Arnold Buell of OGS, Paul Spardarn of OGS and Joel Muller of OGS clean up melted ice on the Empire State Plaza ice rink on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. The ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

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The Corning Tower is partly covered in fog as mostly OGS workers clean up melted ice on the Empire State Plaza ice rink on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. The logos on the ice were smeared so they had to be scraped up and will need to be redone. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union archive) less

The Corning Tower is partly covered in fog as mostly OGS workers clean up melted ice on the Empire State Plaza ice rink on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. The logos on the ice were smeared so they had to ... more

Photo: Lori Van Buren

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Back row from left, Julie Byrne Smith, David Baecker, Kathryn Sheehan, Duncan Crary, Jake Dumesnil, Tom Nardacci, Molly Casey and Jack Casy, sitting, and attorney E. Stewart Jones make up the group of people involved in staging a mock trial Livingston v. Moore on Dec. 18 in Rensselaer County Courthouse on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. The trial was to resolve the dispute over authorship of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" published in 1823 in the Troy Sentinel. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Back row from left, Julie Byrne Smith, David Baecker, Kathryn Sheehan, Duncan Crary, Jake Dumesnil, Tom Nardacci, Molly Casey and Jack Casy, sitting, and attorney E. Stewart Jones make up the group of people ... more

Plaque about poem and Clement C. Moore as author outside former Troy Sentinel newspaper office, 225 River St. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. A group of people are involved in staging a mock trial Livingston v. Moore on Dec. 18 in Rensselaer County Courthouse. The trial was to resolve the dispute over authorship of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" published in 1823 in the Troy Sentinel. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Plaque about poem and Clement C. Moore as author outside former Troy Sentinel newspaper office, 225 River St. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 in Troy, N.Y. A group of people are involved in staging a mock trial ... more

Peter Pan (Hayley Schluter) is part of the Eco Princess Festival on Saturday at RPI. (Photo by Adrienne Wilson)

Peter Pan (Hayley Schluter) is part of the Eco Princess Festival on Saturday at RPI. (Photo by Adrienne Wilson)

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Madyson Moss, 9, of Brunswick cheers on her entry in the pig race at RPI's Eco Princess Festival in the RPI Student Union Saturday Dec. 7, 2013, in Troy, NY. The purpose of the event is to teach young children that being a princess (or a prince) is not about beauty and popularity, but rather about caring for the community and being smart. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) less

Madyson Moss, 9, of Brunswick cheers on her entry in the pig race at RPI's Eco Princess Festival in the RPI Student Union Saturday Dec. 7, 2013, in Troy, NY. The purpose of the event is to teach young children ... more

Photo: John Carl D'Annibale

Madyson Moss, 9, of Brunswick cheers on her entry in the pig race... Photo-5567507.75658 - Times Union

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Sisters Jodie, 7, left, and Kimberly Howland, 9, of Westerlo enjoy their ice cream in costume at RPI's Eco Princess Festival in the RPI Student Union Saturday Dec. 7, 2013, in Troy, NY. The purpose of the event is to teach young children that being a princess (or a prince) is not about beauty and popularity, but rather about caring for the community and being smart. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) less

Sisters Jodie, 7, left, and Kimberly Howland, 9, of Westerlo enjoy their ice cream in costume at RPI's Eco Princess Festival in the RPI Student Union Saturday Dec. 7, 2013, in Troy, NY. The purpose of the event ... more

RPI student Josh Jacobson, left, and Katherine Crandall, in costume as Princess Jasmine at RPI's Eco Princess Festival in the RPI Student Union Saturday Dec. 7, 2013, in Troy, NY. The purpose of the event is to teach young children that being a princess (or a prince) is not about beauty and popularity, but rather about caring for the community and being smart. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union) less

RPI student Josh Jacobson, left, and Katherine Crandall, in costume as Princess Jasmine at RPI's Eco Princess Festival in the RPI Student Union Saturday Dec. 7, 2013, in Troy, NY. The purpose of the event is to ... more

Santa and his minion visit The Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center on Thursday. (Skip Dickstein / Times Union)

Santa and his minion visit The Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center on Thursday. (Skip Dickstein / Times Union)

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Three year old Cameron McHarg is entertained by Santa and Mrs. Santa Thursday morning, Dec. 5, 2013, at the Pediatrics Unit of the Albany Medical Center in Albany, N.Y. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)

Three year old Cameron McHarg is entertained by Santa and Mrs. Santa Thursday morning, Dec. 5, 2013, at the Pediatrics Unit of the Albany Medical Center in Albany, N.Y. (Skip Dickstein/Times Union)

Photo: SKIP DICKSTEIN

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Albany International Airport ambassador Chuck Sterling laughs as he talks about why he enjoys being an volunteer ambassador during an interview on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Albany International Airport ambassador Chuck Sterling laughs as he talks about why he enjoys being an volunteer ambassador during an interview on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times ... more

Albany International Airport ambassador Chuck Sterling, left, talks with a group of women about to head out on flights at the airport on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Albany International Airport ambassador Chuck Sterling, left, talks with a group of women about to head out on flights at the airport on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union)

Helen Chadderdon, Albany County Airport Authority marketing and concessions manager and ambassador program director, talks about the ambassador program during an interview at the airport on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013 in Albany, NY. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) less

Helen Chadderdon, Albany County Airport Authority marketing and concessions manager and ambassador program director, talks about the ambassador program during an interview at the airport on Tuesday, Nov. 26, ... more

Steve Janack, who recently left NanoCollege for private PR firm Behan Communications, Inc. is interviewed in a meeting room at his new office in Albany Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / Times Union) less

Steve Janack, who recently left NanoCollege for private PR firm Behan Communications, Inc. is interviewed in a meeting room at his new office in Albany Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Lori Van Buren / ... more

Navy veterans Larry Williams, left, and Art Dot lead the USS Slater Color Guard during a Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Observance at the Zalonga American Legion Post on Saturday Dec. 7, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

Navy veterans Larry Williams, left, and Art Dot lead the USS Slater Color Guard during a Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Observance at the Zalonga American Legion Post on Saturday Dec. 7, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. ... more

Cathy Dorn plays patriotic music during a Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Observance at the Zalonga American Legion Post on Saturday Dec. 7, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

Cathy Dorn plays patriotic music during a Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Observance at the Zalonga American Legion Post on Saturday Dec. 7, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

Photo: Michael P. Farrell

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Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino, left, and Assembly Member John McDonald the POW-MIA Table ceremony during a Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Observance at the Zalonga American Legion Post on Saturday Dec. 7, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

Rensselaer County Executive Kathleen M. Jimino, left, and Assembly Member John McDonald the POW-MIA Table ceremony during a Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Observance at the Zalonga American Legion Post on Saturday ... more

Members of the J.E. Zaloga Post rifle squad give a rifle salute during a Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Observance at the Zalonga American Legion Post on Saturday Dec. 7, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union) less

Members of the J.E. Zaloga Post rifle squad give a rifle salute during a Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Observance at the Zalonga American Legion Post on Saturday Dec. 7, 2013 in Albany, N.Y. (Michael P. ... more

Photo: Michael P. Farrell

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Runners take off for the Santa Speedo Sprint down Lark Street on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. The 8th annual event benefits the Albany Damien Center and the HIV/AIDS program at Albany Medical Center. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Runners take off for the Santa Speedo Sprint down Lark Street on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. The 8th annual event benefits the Albany Damien Center and the HIV/AIDS program at Albany Medical Center. ... more

Photo: Cindy Schultz

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Runners approach the finish line of the Santa Speedo Sprint on Lark Street on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. The 8th annual event benefits the Albany Damien Center and the HIV/AIDS program at Albany Medical Center. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Runners approach the finish line of the Santa Speedo Sprint on Lark Street on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. The 8th annual event benefits the Albany Damien Center and the HIV/AIDS program at Albany ... more

Photo: Cindy Schultz

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Runners approach the finish line of the Santa Speedo Sprint on Lark Street on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. The 8th annual event benefits the Albany Damien Center and the HIV/AIDS program at Albany Medical Center. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Runners approach the finish line of the Santa Speedo Sprint on Lark Street on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in Albany, N.Y. The 8th annual event benefits the Albany Damien Center and the HIV/AIDS program at Albany ... more

Photo: Cindy Schultz

Runners approach the finish line of the Santa Speedo Sprint on Lark... Photo-5567043.75658 - Times Union

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Marie VanAlstyne of Latham, left, and Pat Burns of Troy, center, order their meals during the annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at St. Peteras Armenian Church in Watervliet, N.Y. The fundraising event, which features traditional Armenian foods and baked goods, crafts and music, continues Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Marie VanAlstyne of Latham, left, and Pat Burns of Troy, center, order their meals during the annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at St. Peteras Armenian Church in Watervliet, N.Y. The ... more

Mary Panjarjian, center, and Charlene Hrachian, right, of the Women's Guild at St. Peter's Armenian Church, replenish the baked goods table during the annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at St. Peteras Armenian Church in Watervliet, N.Y. The fundraising event, which features traditional Armenian foods and baked goods, crafts and music, continues Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Mary Panjarjian, center, and Charlene Hrachian, right, of the Women's Guild at St. Peter's Armenian Church, replenish the baked goods table during the annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at St. ... more

Lucy Morton, right, of the Women's Guild at St. Peter's Armenian Church, enjoys friends and a meal before her volunteer shift during the annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at St. Peteras Armenian Church in Watervliet, N.Y. The fundraising event, which features traditional Armenian foods and baked goods, crafts and music, continues Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union) less

Lucy Morton, right, of the Women's Guild at St. Peter's Armenian Church, enjoys friends and a meal before her volunteer shift during the annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, at St. Peteras ... more

Photo: Cindy Schultz

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Roger Grant, center, owner of this McDonald's, is on the scene of the fire that destroyed his restaurant on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in Waterford, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Roger Grant, center, owner of this McDonald's, is on the scene of the fire that destroyed his restaurant on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in Waterford, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Photo: Cindy Schultz

Roger Grant, center, owner of this McDonald's, is on the scene... Photo-5567030.75658 - Times Union

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A McDonald's was destroyed by fire on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in Waterford, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

A McDonald's was destroyed by fire on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in Waterford, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Photo: Cindy Schultz

A McDonald's was destroyed by fire on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013,... Photo-5567032.75658 - Times Union

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A McDonald's was destroyed by fire on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in Waterford, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

A McDonald's was destroyed by fire on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in Waterford, N.Y. (Cindy Schultz / Times Union)

Photo: Cindy Schultz

A McDonald's was destroyed by fire on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013,... Photo-5567033.75658 - Times Union

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Angelica Morris, the new executive director of the Schenectady county Human Rights Commission, talks about her goals for the agency on Friday Oct. 11, 2013 in Schenectady, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

Angelica Morris, the new executive director of the Schenectady county Human Rights Commission, talks about her goals for the agency on Friday Oct. 11, 2013 in Schenectady, N.Y. (Michael P. Farrell/Times Union)

Photo: Michael P. Farrell

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Union's #19 Matt Wilkins looses his footing but keeps his eye on the puck against Quinnipiac at the Messa Rink Saturday Dec. 7, 2013, in Schenectady, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

Union's #19 Matt Wilkins looses his footing but keeps his eye on the puck against Quinnipiac at the Messa Rink Saturday Dec. 7, 2013, in Schenectady, NY. (John Carl D'Annibale / Times Union)

Division of Military and Naval Affairs
Colonel Richard Sloma, right, receives a Legion of Merit from Maj. Gen. Patrick Murphy, the adjutant deneral of New York, during his retirement ceremony in Latham.

Division of Military and Naval Affairs
Colonel Richard Sloma, right, receives a Legion of Merit from Maj. Gen. Patrick Murphy, the adjutant deneral of New York, during his retirement ceremony in Latham.

Division of Military and Naval Affairs
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Lt, Carl Zeilman / Navy
Navy Cmdr. Vincent Perry, left and GM2 Justin Vankuren, right, help volunteers stuff a South Colonie School District bus with toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive.

Lt, Carl Zeilman / Navy
Navy Cmdr. Vincent Perry, left and GM2 Justin Vankuren, right, help volunteers stuff a South Colonie School District bus with toys for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive.